Another strong defensive effort by KUA was not enough to hold off Philips Exeter

The Wildcat girls JV soccer team warmed up in earnest near the Kimball barn on a chilly Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of a tough matchup against a supposedly strong Philips Exeter squad, a team that beat Brewster 6-0 earlier this season.  The KUA girls are used to facing tough opponents and having to work extra hard to prevent multiple scoring opportunities and pinning their hopes on sometimes far fewer shots of their own.  This game was no exception!  The Wildcat girls came out strong, playing a brilliant first half where goalie West Lee-Ogilbee made 10 saves and the KUA offense, led by Aiyona Gay, got off a few close shots early.  However, it was the KUA defensive effort that involved literally every player on their half of the field that prevented the Lion Rampants from taking over the game.  That was the first half, a 0-0 score.  As has often been the case so far this season, the shorthanded KUA team, playing with just 1 sub this time around, began to fade a little during the second half of the game which opened the door for open shot opportunities from Exeter.  Two got past West who, along with her tiring defense, gave everything they had to provide their offense a chance to take the lead in this tight matchup.  The game ended in a very hard fought 0-2 loss!  After the girls shook hands with their victorious opponents, they gathered around their coaches giving shoutouts to their hard working teammates and looking forward to the long weekend ahead.  It will be a much needed break before entering the final stretch that lies just ahead.  The next matchup will be an away game against St. Paul's School on October 23rd.